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Almaty
The Almaty (in Kazakh Almaty), formerly called Alma-Ata, is the former capital (until the transfer of the capital to Nur Sultan) and its largest city Kazakhstan.
At a glance
Its population is estimated at 1797,431 inhabitants (February 2015) and remains the economic and commercial center of the country. The city is built in the southern mountainous part of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan. The city is relatively modern, with many majestic buildings and relatively economical by international standards. Its inhabitants are friendly and hospitable and the city is home to important communities of foreigners.
The city was founded in 1854 under the name Fortress Vierny (Russian: Вѣрный) for Russia to defend its empire near the Zailiski Alatau Range between the Bolshaya and Malenkaya Almatinka rivers. Its construction began on February 4, 1854 and was almost completed by the autumn of the same year. In 1855 Cossacks displaced from their nomadic lands settled in Vierny. While from 1856, Russian farmers began to settle in the area. In 1867 Fortress Vierney was developed into a town of the same name.
From 1929 to 1936, Alma-Ata was the capital of the Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic of Kazakhstan. From 1936 to 1991 it was the capital of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the Soviet Union. During World War II a significant number of industries, hospitals, universities and cultural institutions moved to Alma Ata from the European territories of the USSR which were the scene of war. During the same period, a large number of workers also moved to staff these services. As a result, the city still has a large percentage of Russians and Ukrainians.
Between 1966 and 1971 Almaty flourished in the infrastructure and construction sectors, as many new homes, hospitals, schools and famous city buildings were built, including Lenin Palace, the Hotel Kazakhstan and the Medeo Winter Sports Center.
Today Almaty is the most multicultural city in the country with the ever-growing population of Kazakhs. The Kazakhs are the largest population group in the city with rapid growth as initially they constituted only 20% of the total population during the period of independence of the country while in 2018 their percentage had risen to 60%. Other important population groups in the city are the Russians (33%), Uighurs (5.7%), Koreans (1.9%), Tatars (1.82%) and Ukrainians (1.24%).
-Pogulay is a useful guide to the city, printed in English and Russian and sold in newsstands. It costs $ 3 and covers all attractions, including photos and descriptions.
Ideal period of visit
How to get there
By air
By airAlmaty International Airport (in Kazakh: Xalıqaralıq Almatı Äwejayı / Халықаралық Алматы Әуежайы, in Russian: Международный Аэропорт Алматы ALA), is the largest in Kazakhstan serving approximately 4 million passengers annually, with flights and round-the-clock services to its major cities Asia and her Of EuropeIt is located about 15 km northeast of the city center and is connected to the city by city buses:
- Line №79
- Line № 86
- Line № 92
- Line № 106
By train
By trainThe Temir Zolis train station is divided into two substations, Almaty 1 and Almaty 2, serving destinations to other cities in the country, and is an intermediate train station from neighboring countries such as China, the Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
By road
By roadThe main bus station is the Shiran Terminal that connects Almaty by road with other cities in the country and its cities. Of China and his Kyrgyzstan.
By boat
By boatThe Kazakhstan it has no sea.
Orient yourself
When the locals say 'up' they mean to the south, as the southern part of the city is built at a higher altitude.
How to move
With Measure
The state-of-the-art metro has only one line. The northern terminal is located at Raiymbek Batyr east of Almaty-2 Railway Station. The line runs south to Abay and then turns west along Abay towards Moskva Station, just off Altynsarin Avenue. The metro is open from 06:00 to 24:00 and is completely safe and guarded by both surveillance cameras and the police at all times. A trip costs 80 tenge, regardless of the duration of the trip. Tickets are plastic yellow coupons, which are purchased from vending machines or "kassa" kiosks inside the stations. Contactless payment at the portals is also possible via Mastercard, Visa or Union Pay. There are no day tickets or similar offers for guests, but for frequent travelers there are rechargeable multi-trip smart cards.
What to see
Entertainment
Studies
Job opportunities
Today Almaty is one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers of Central Asia, producing 20% of its total GDP. Kazakhstan. It is the basis for a number of large companies such as BTA Bank, Air Astana, state and private media companies as well as international groups such as HSBC, Credit Suisse, hotel giants Ritz-Carlton and Interncontinental.
What will you buy
Where are you going to eat?
Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Where to go for coffee - drink
Where will you stay?
Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Stay safe
Health and precautions
On September 12, 1978, in her then Alma Ata USSR The International Conference on Primary Health Care took place, culminating in the Alma Ata Declaration.
Communications
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